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Spend a few hours or a few days. Once you have visited Goderich, your heart will never leave.
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Outdoor Pursuits in Canada’s Prettiest Town Goderich's natural setting along Ontario's West Coast provides an incredible number of recreation and leisure choices. Goderich's three beautiful beaches are a mustsee. Come and relax on the sand or meander along the newly installed boardwalk. The 1.5-kilometre boardwalk is over 10 feet wide and runs along the waterfront, passing by all the beauty and amenities. Picnic shelters, playgrounds, and public washrooms stand out along these beaches and are the perfect location for a day trip. You can surely catch our famous sunsets from all the beaches or any of our 13 viewpoint parks at the top of the bluff. The beach is accessible by road, foot, and bike, with staircases extending from Lighthouse Park, Sunset Park, and Rotary Cove, allowing you to see the sunset twice if you climb quickly enough! Goderich’s beaches should not be missed. With picnic shelters, playgrounds, concessions, and public washrooms, these beaches are perfect for a day trip. Paid parking is in effect from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily from May 15 to October 15.
Main Beach, the first beach you visit when you descend to the Goderich Waterfront, is a sandy beach perfect for families. Enjoy the unique sight of ships coming into the Port of Goderich. Amenities include concession, washrooms, and play equipment. St. Christopher's Beach, our second beach, sits in a shaded area in the centre of the Goderich Waterfront. Amenities include © TOURISM GODERICH pavilions, washrooms, and play Goderich Millenium Trail, with equipment. St. Christopher's dramatic vistas, intimate woods, Beach is dog-friendly. and an expansive floodplain, all couched on the Southern Bank of Rotary Cove Beach, our newest the Maitland River valley. Hwy. beach, is at the end of Cove Road. 21 to Nelson St. is a challenging It is sandy and shallow, popular section sculpted into the steepest among local families. Amenities face of the River Valley, affording include concession, washrooms, an unusual view of some river rapfitness equipment, playground, ids at the Nelson St. to Mill Rd. and ping pong tables. Part of the trail is more of a moderate section descending into the The Tiger Dunlop Heritage Trail Proud Foot historical tract and the starts at the former location of the Maitland River Valley floodplain. CPR station at Goderich Harbour Proceeding upriver, enjoy the pan(Harbour St.). It crosses behind the orama of the valley before climbing elevators to North Harbour Road to the top of the riverbank. to the Menesetung Bridge, where there is a magnificent view of the The Maitland Woods is a lovely, Maitland River. serene trail on the south edge of
(Downtown Square), a Fireworks display, a Canada Day parade, and a Children’s Festival. Caterers and food vendors provide a rich array of authentic and diverse cuisines in a global outdoor food court. In addition to food vendors, artisan and craft vendors offer a unique shopping experience for attendees.
Goderich. It is rich in its variety of trees, plant life, and birds and includes creeks and ponds. Boardwalks are in place in the wet areas to protect the plant life. This trail offers walking, hiking, and skiing in some sections. JUNE 28 TO JULY 2 – MULTICULTURAL, CHILDREN, AND CANADA FESTIVALS Multicultural, Children and Canada Day Festivals Goderich celebrates multiculturalism, children, and Canada Day! Activities include a family-friendly, vibrant, culturally diverse show with music and dance-based performances on Goderich’s Mainstage
GODERICH SALT AND HARVEST FESTIVAL Make sure to check out the harbour beside the Main beach. Many large commercial ships stop in to load salt, grains, and more. You’ll also notice the large blue buildings to the north; they belong to the largest underground salt mine in the world, the Goderich Salt Mine. This unique world wonder sits 1,800 feet below our feet, sprawling out under Lake Huron, creating a massive network that is physically larger than the Town of Goderich. Salt history and culture are celebrated during the Goderich Salt & Harvest Festival that will take place this year on Labour Day weekend. Make sure to visit saltedgoderich.ca for more information.
Turquoise Hues and Ocean Views at Six Senses Debut Resort in the Caribbean: Six Senses La Sagesse Enjoying a pride-of-place setting between the ocean and a protected cove on the southern part of Grenada, Six Senses La Sagesse invites guests to put their feet up and worries down and embark on a journey of discovery, rejuvenation, and celebration. From waterfall meditation to artisan rum and chocolate making, there is much to uncover on this Caribbean gem known for its spices and relaxed lifestyle. BLENDING INTO ISLAND LIFE Designed to reflect Caribbean village vibes, the resort maintains a connection to Grenada’s “Spice Island” heritage. There are 56 pool suites, which combine eco-credentials and comfort using natural, renewable, and repurposed materials. In addition, there are 15 villas enjoying prime hillside or beachfront settings, ranging between one, two, and four bedrooms, all with generously sized bedrooms and ensuite
ice cream offers a naughty but nutritious daily treat.
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bathrooms. The five larger fourbedroom retreats are located on a Bluff, offering a 270-degree view of one of the most coveted locations in the Caribbean. FOOD INSPIRED BY THE CARIBBEAN AND SOUTH AMERICA AND SERVED WITH PASSION Sourced with care, authentic dishes from the land and sea are exotic, fresh, and fruity. The signature restaurant, SeaFire, is where
which boasts one of the prettiest waterfronts in the Caribbean. This buzzing horseshoe-shaped harbour EMBRACING lined with bobbing boats features NATURE’S GIFTS an enchanting Time Travel Tunnel The resort’s commitment to suswith educational plaques detailing tainability guides all its actions— Grenada’s history. Grand Etang from how the land is used to grow National Park is a rainforest full of herbs in Grenada’s fertile volcanic life, including the island’s adored soil and Eat With Six Senses national bird, the Grenada Dove, dining ethos to how it manages its as well as the Mona monkey, the energy and waste, conserves water, mongoose, and the nine-banded and supports community-driven armadillo. It is also a hiker’s projects. The resort is also planting heaven, from a 15-minute stroll to 3,000 trees and bushes and new a more demanding, guided climb mangroves along the lagoon, which up to Mount Qua Qua, or to creativity, experimentation, and is a lively habitat for many species the mysterious ‘bottomless’ Lake emotion unite. At Callaloo, the all- of birds, fish, and other animals. Grand Etang, which fills the crater day-dining restaurant, guests enjoy of an extinct volcano. Abundant farm-to-table dining with the chef’s TAKING THE forest trails and volcanic hillsides interpretation of classic comfort SLOW ROAD TO are an explorer’s paradise just food. The poolside Panquai DISCOVER GRENADA’S waiting to be discovered by foot or Breeze Bar serves up Churrasco, PLENTIFUL CHARMS e-bike on a personalized tour. the South American tradition of With a reputation for its openSix Senses La Sagesse opens cooking meat on long skewers armed, warmhearted welcome, in May 2024 and is 35 minutes over a fire, paired with a selection the laid-back pace of life on the by car from Grenada’s Maurice of Grenadian rums and tropical island is infectious. The Experience Bishop International Airport, cocktails. The ideal refresh is at the Center offers a unique itinerary to which is served by year-round Scoop café, where complimentary explore the island at leisure, starting flights from North America, shaved ice or freshly churned at the capital, Saint George’s, Canada, and Europe.
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